Associate – Project Management

Job Title: Associate, Project Management – OPM

Job Code: 47734

Job Location: Salt Lake City, Utah

Job Schedule: 9/80

Job Description: Associate, Project Management (OPM)

The Operations Project Manager (OPM) supports Operations efforts relating to contract execution by assisting with the planning, execution, and monitoring of smaller, less complex projects or task-related activities. Working under regular direction and guidance, the OPM uses established processes to support the procurement, build, and test of electronic systems. They work independently on assigned non-routine tasks requiring judgment and initiative within defined procedures, with peer review as needed. The OPM communicates primarily with their own team to obtain, explain, and interpret project information, contributing to operational targets and team results. A successful candidate should be able to:

• Handle challenging situations with maturity, respect, and professionalism
• Demonstrate interpersonal and teamwork skills
• Work independently on assigned tasks under regular direction and guidance
• Apply foundational knowledge and established procedures to identify problems and propose solutions for review
• Demonstrate attention to detail and organizational skills
• Collaborate effectively and seek guidance to resolve issues when needed
• Apply basic analytical skills to support project tracking and reporting
• Communicate information clearly, including explaining project status and operational requirements to team members
• Demonstrate initiative and adaptability as responsibilities and proficiency increase

Essential Functions:

• Assist with developing and maintaining production plans in coordination with team members, Master Schedulers, and Master Planners
• Gather and review lead-time and schedule information to help identify dependencies and potential delays
• Identify and communicate potential cost and schedule issues and support approved mitigation actions
• Track and report financial, schedule, and technical status for assigned projects or activities using established processes
• Assist with identifying and coordinating resources needed for assigned production tasks
• Maintain budget tracking information and assist with basic variance analysis under regular guidance
• Complete assigned activities to support operational targets and project milestones
• Propose solutions for review and make minor, approved process changes within established boundaries to improve work routines

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree with 0 to 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 4 years of prior related experience.
• Broad theoretical knowledge of project management, operations, or a related job area
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Ability to follow established processes and apply judgment and initiative within defined procedures

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Exposure to manufacturing, production, or another schedule-based environment through coursework, internships, or work experience
• Familiarity with basic financial or data analysis and project performance tracking
• Ability to prepare clear documentation and assist with project presentations
• Familiarity with Microsoft Excel, including graphs and pivot tables
• Exposure to schedule management tools such as Microsoft Project
• Exposure to SAP or other ERP/MRP systems